Quietly we'll go to sleep by the Shepherd Moon
Fragmentary verse lines describe nightfall and a shepherd guiding sheep to rest as children sleep. The mood is tranquil and dreamlike, with imagery of silver ahoon and quiet slumber.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
7
Salmons and Desserts From a Vintage Kitchen Note
A collection of old kitchen excerpts includes a salmon loaf recipe with buttered crumbs milk and spices, a beef round steak dish with gravy and cakes, and a gala Pecan Chocolate Mousse dessert. Also contains a worm exterminator ad and a homespun household mood.
Origin of Lifting the Hat Custom in Chivalry Era
The custom of lifting hats began in the age of chivalry when knights appeared in public in full armor. It became a sign of safety when entertaining friends to remove the helmet, signaling that the wearer was safe in the presence of friends.
Weed Seed Germination and Control on Farms
The article explains how weed seeds survive in soil, germinate under heat and light, and how deep plowing or surface cultivation affects germination. It notes worst producers like wild mustard and tumble mustard can yield up to 1.5 million seeds per plant, risking quick soil infestation. It references a publication Weeds and Weed Seeds from the Dominion Department, Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Depart
Ottawa
The Girl From Goshen Picnic Boat Tale
Mildred Moore the girl from Goshen leads a picnic party to Little Gull Island. A lunch basket mix up ruins the day until Mildred’s cousin Gregory Brown helps provide food from his cabin pantry. Adele Parks and John Lorimer compete for attention while Mildred quietly assists and shines in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eter Bancroft
Peter
Goshen
Ben Hampton
Adele Parks
Adele
Mildred Moore
Long Beach
Fay
John Lorimer
Mildred Fane
Pater
Ben
Worlmar
Mildred
Gregory Brown
Pines
White Mildred
John Lortner
Night Baseball Lights Up Toronto Stadiums This Summer
Night baseball lands in Toronto with the Maple Leafs and Rochester Red Wings opening under lights on June 27 at 9 p m at Maple Leaf Stadium. Buffalo Bisons join for Dominion Day July 1 doubleheader with promising showmanship and planned second night game in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Fleet Street Stadium
Toronto
Toronto Baseball Club
Boone's Warriors
Southam
Rochester Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leaf Stadium
Arthur J. Lemon
Buffalo Bisons
Maple Leafs
Buffalo
Chrysanthemum Culture for Commercial Growers
Guidance from the Dominion Department of Agriculture on propagating chrysanthemums by cutting division seed and grafting. It covers timing soil depth plant spacing water needs drainage and signs of over or under watering for healthy stock.
Dominion Gardening Tips and Couch Grass Control Noted
The article discusses flowering crebp applea varieties from the Central Experimental Farm and lists Nipissing Chiloo Erte Rousseau and Sissipuk as cultivars. It also covers a couch grass control method involving soil disturbance and timing, plus notes on red clover seed selection and Seed Act requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Experimental Farm
Nipissing
Chiloo
Erte
Rousseau
Dough Egyptian Liniment Advised for Horse Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Dough Egyptian Liniment as specially recommended for spider or infection of cow's hoofs, invaluable for addressing toe issues in horses such as spavins, curbs, and uplints.
Weather Talk Between Two Women Cited By Mist
Fragmentary dialogue shows two women debating weather and fate with phrases like God's weather and His best. A misty counterpoint adds skepticism, revealing a terse, unclear exchange.
Appointments Open at Acton Office on Main Street
On Main Street Acton the office of T Seynuck offers appointments with hours Tuesday and Thursday from 1 15 to 4 30 p m and evenings available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Acton
T. Seynuck
Oafs
Main Street
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B. V. Sc
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